Join us as we celebrate Safe Schools Week (9/14-18/2026) with this year’s theme, “Strong Roots. Safe Schools.”
Each day will feature a different theme and a fun way for our Bullpups to participate! 🐾 Be sure to check out the flyer for each day’s theme and activity! Together, we can grow a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected!
Each day will feature a different theme and a fun way for our Bullpups to participate! 🐾 Be sure to check out the flyer for each day’s theme and activity! Together, we can grow a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected!
Join us as we celebrate Safe Schools Week (9/14-18/2026) with this year’s theme, “Strong Roots. Safe Schools.”
Each day will feature a different theme and a fun way for our Bullpups to participate! 🐾 Be sure to check out the flyer for each day’s theme and activity! Together, we can grow a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected!
Each day will feature a different theme and a fun way for our Bullpups to participate! 🐾 Be sure to check out the flyer for each day’s theme and activity! Together, we can grow a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected!
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, 2026 because of the Labor Day holiday.
🐾 Grandparents Day is coming to New Highland Elementary! 🐾
We are so excited to celebrate the amazing grandparents who make such a special difference in the lives of our students! ❤️
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰ 7:00–7:30 AM
🍩 Donuts will be available for those who RSVP by September 11 at 8:00 AM!
📋 Grandparents must complete the required pre-registration form to help with the check-in process.
🪪 On the day of the event, grandparents must bring a valid ID.
We can’t wait to welcome our grandparents and celebrate YOU! ❤️🐾
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bullpup family! 🐾
#NewHighlandElementary #GrandparentsDay #BullpupFamily #WeLoveOurGrandparents
We are so excited to celebrate the amazing grandparents who make such a special difference in the lives of our students! ❤️
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰ 7:00–7:30 AM
🍩 Donuts will be available for those who RSVP by September 11 at 8:00 AM!
📋 Grandparents must complete the required pre-registration form to help with the check-in process.
🪪 On the day of the event, grandparents must bring a valid ID.
We can’t wait to welcome our grandparents and celebrate YOU! ❤️🐾
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bullpup family! 🐾
#NewHighlandElementary #GrandparentsDay #BullpupFamily #WeLoveOurGrandparents
Hello, Bullpup families! This is Melissa Vessels, Principal of New Highland Elementary.
A quick reminder that tonight is our Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Orientation Night from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
Tonight is a wonderful chance to meet your child's teacher, learn about classroom expectations, review report card templates, and fill out important school forms. Best of all, every family who attends will be entered into a raffle for their student to win 'Principal for a Day' and a $10 Book Fair voucher! We have a drawing for every single grade level!
We can't wait to see our K–2 families tonight at 6:00 PM, doors open at 5:45PM. Have a wonderful evening, and go Bullpups!
A quick reminder that tonight is our Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Orientation Night from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
Tonight is a wonderful chance to meet your child's teacher, learn about classroom expectations, review report card templates, and fill out important school forms. Best of all, every family who attends will be entered into a raffle for their student to win 'Principal for a Day' and a $10 Book Fair voucher! We have a drawing for every single grade level!
We can't wait to see our K–2 families tonight at 6:00 PM, doors open at 5:45PM. Have a wonderful evening, and go Bullpups!
Hello …. This is New Highland Elementary School principal Melissa Vessels.
At approximately 12:50 this afternoon, our school was alerted to Shelter, which is for Severe Weather, using our Raptor Technologies system. This system supplies district employees with security badges that have buttons that must be pressed multiple times during an emergency.
The button on their badge was pressed, sending the alert for students and staff to seek shelter. This occurred after practicing an earthquake drill.
Everything is fine. All is well. There is no need for our school to Shelter for Severe Weather. The pressing of the button on the Raptor badge was an accident.
We appreciate everyone’s care for our students and staff. And, we are thankful to our first responders and staff who took the situation seriously. Thank you for your support and dedication to our New Highland Elementary School family!
At approximately 12:50 this afternoon, our school was alerted to Shelter, which is for Severe Weather, using our Raptor Technologies system. This system supplies district employees with security badges that have buttons that must be pressed multiple times during an emergency.
The button on their badge was pressed, sending the alert for students and staff to seek shelter. This occurred after practicing an earthquake drill.
Everything is fine. All is well. There is no need for our school to Shelter for Severe Weather. The pressing of the button on the Raptor badge was an accident.
We appreciate everyone’s care for our students and staff. And, we are thankful to our first responders and staff who took the situation seriously. Thank you for your support and dedication to our New Highland Elementary School family!
Hello, Bullpup families!
A quick reminder that tonight is our Grades 3 through 5 Orientation Night from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. The doors open at 5:45 and presentations begin promptly at 6:00.
Tonight is a great chance to ask questions, review grade-level standards, check out academic expectations, and gain a better understanding of The New Highland Way. Plus, every family in attendance will be entered into a drawing for their student to win 'Principal for a Day' and a $10 Book Fair voucher!
We are so excited to see our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade families tonight at 6:00 PM. Have a wonderful evening, and go Bullpups!
A quick reminder that tonight is our Grades 3 through 5 Orientation Night from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. The doors open at 5:45 and presentations begin promptly at 6:00.
Tonight is a great chance to ask questions, review grade-level standards, check out academic expectations, and gain a better understanding of The New Highland Way. Plus, every family in attendance will be entered into a drawing for their student to win 'Principal for a Day' and a $10 Book Fair voucher!
We are so excited to see our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade families tonight at 6:00 PM. Have a wonderful evening, and go Bullpups!
Reminder! One hour early release for all elementary schools except Lakewood Elementary School today, Thursday, August 6, 2026. 
Hello, New Highland Elementary Bullpup families!
This is a message from New Highland Elementary with some exciting back-to-school reminders.
Class rosters will be posted outside the front office doors by 1:00 p.m. today, so stop by to find your child's classroom assignment.
Join us for our Open House on Monday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. During Open House, you'll have the opportunity to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, complete beginning-of-the-year paperwork, and update transportation information.
School supply lists are available on our New Highland Elementary website, so be sure to check your child's grade-level list before Open House.
We are also excited to welcome our newest Bullpups to Kinder Camp on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kinder Camp is designed to help incoming kindergarten students build relationships, practice classroom routines, and prepare for a successful start to the school year. Lunch will be provided, but transportation is not available, so families will need to drop off and pick up their students.
Finally, the first day of school is Thursday, August 6. The car lane drop off begins at 7:05 am. Students are encouraged to eat breakfast at school from 7:05-7:27 am. We are a CEP school, so breakfast and lunch are available at no charge. Instruction will begin promptly at 7:30 am. Please remember that students will be dismissed one hour early on the first day, so dismissal will begin at 1:15. After the first day, dismissal will begin at 2:15.
We are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to a fantastic school year. Thank you for being part of the New Highland family. Stronger Together—Bullpups Forever!
This is a message from New Highland Elementary with some exciting back-to-school reminders.
Class rosters will be posted outside the front office doors by 1:00 p.m. today, so stop by to find your child's classroom assignment.
Join us for our Open House on Monday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. During Open House, you'll have the opportunity to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, complete beginning-of-the-year paperwork, and update transportation information.
School supply lists are available on our New Highland Elementary website, so be sure to check your child's grade-level list before Open House.
We are also excited to welcome our newest Bullpups to Kinder Camp on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kinder Camp is designed to help incoming kindergarten students build relationships, practice classroom routines, and prepare for a successful start to the school year. Lunch will be provided, but transportation is not available, so families will need to drop off and pick up their students.
Finally, the first day of school is Thursday, August 6. The car lane drop off begins at 7:05 am. Students are encouraged to eat breakfast at school from 7:05-7:27 am. We are a CEP school, so breakfast and lunch are available at no charge. Instruction will begin promptly at 7:30 am. Please remember that students will be dismissed one hour early on the first day, so dismissal will begin at 1:15. After the first day, dismissal will begin at 2:15.
We are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to a fantastic school year. Thank you for being part of the New Highland family. Stronger Together—Bullpups Forever!
Trojan Fest is TONIGHT at North Hardin High School 5 to 7 PM! Come meet community partners and gather resources for a great school year. Learn more here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/page/back-to-school-fests-and-open-house-dates #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Back-to-School Fests and Open House dates are set. Find them all under either the News and Announcements portion of our website OR under the Quick Links tab of our website. Here is a direct link: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/2026-27-back-to-school-fests-and-open-house-dates
🎉 Congratulations, Brandi Chandler! 🎉
A huge congratulations to Brandi Chandler on being elected as our new Parent SBDM (Site-Based Decision Making) Representative!
Thank you to all the parents who participated in the voting process. Having strong, dedicated parent voices is what keeps our school community thriving, and we know Brandi will do an incredible job representing our families, collaborating with staff, and advocating for our students' best interests.
We are so excited to see the positive impact you’ll make in this role, Brandi! Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our school.
A huge congratulations to Brandi Chandler on being elected as our new Parent SBDM (Site-Based Decision Making) Representative!
Thank you to all the parents who participated in the voting process. Having strong, dedicated parent voices is what keeps our school community thriving, and we know Brandi will do an incredible job representing our families, collaborating with staff, and advocating for our students' best interests.
We are so excited to see the positive impact you’ll make in this role, Brandi! Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our school.
Important Update: Car Rider Line Delayed Today (Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony)
Dear Car Rider Families,
We have an exciting day on campus today as we celebrate our students! Because of the ceremonies and the extra traffic it brings, we kindly ask that you do not begin lining up for the afternoon car rider line until 1:45 PM. When arriving, please be extra mindful of your surroundings and ensure that you do not block any parking spots or driveways. This keeps the area safe for our families leaving the graduation and allows regular traffic to flow.
Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and help in making this a smooth and safe afternoon for everyone!
Dear Car Rider Families,
We have an exciting day on campus today as we celebrate our students! Because of the ceremonies and the extra traffic it brings, we kindly ask that you do not begin lining up for the afternoon car rider line until 1:45 PM. When arriving, please be extra mindful of your surroundings and ensure that you do not block any parking spots or driveways. This keeps the area safe for our families leaving the graduation and allows regular traffic to flow.
Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and help in making this a smooth and safe afternoon for everyone!
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Important Update: Car Rider Line Delayed Today (Kindergarten Graduation)
Dear Car Rider Families,
We have an exciting day on campus today as we celebrate our Kindergarten graduates! Because of the graduation ceremony and the extra traffic it brings, we kindly ask that you do not begin lining up for the afternoon car rider line until 1:45 PM. When arriving, please be extra mindful of your surroundings and ensure that you do not block any parking spots or driveways. This keeps the area safe for our families leaving the graduation and allows regular traffic to flow.
Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and help in making this a smooth and safe afternoon for everyone!
Dear Car Rider Families,
We have an exciting day on campus today as we celebrate our Kindergarten graduates! Because of the graduation ceremony and the extra traffic it brings, we kindly ask that you do not begin lining up for the afternoon car rider line until 1:45 PM. When arriving, please be extra mindful of your surroundings and ensure that you do not block any parking spots or driveways. This keeps the area safe for our families leaving the graduation and allows regular traffic to flow.
Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and help in making this a smooth and safe afternoon for everyone!
Important Update for the Last Days of School
First, a reminder that there is no school this coming Tuesday, May 19th, due to Election Day.
We are so excited to celebrate our students during our End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremonies in the gym.
Monday, May 18, 2026
2nd Grade 8:00-8:45
1st Grade 9:30-10:15
Kindergarten 12:45-1:30
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
3rd Grade 8:00-8:45
4th Grade 9:30-10:15
5th Grade 12:45-1:30
Each guest must provide a valid ID and check in at the main office. You may pre-register by calling or stopping by the front office. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure you are checked in before the event begins.
Next, get ready for Field Day on Thursday, May 21st! This year is a 'Color War,' and we want every student to represent their grade level:
Kindergarten: Orange
1st Grade: Purple
2nd Grade: Teal
3rd Grade: Yellow
4th Grade: Red
5th Grade: Green
A few Field Day reminders from Coach:
There is no concession stand this year, but students may bring snacks from home. Due to allergies, students may not share snacks.
Snow Cone forms and $2 payments are due this Friday, May 15th.
Please send your child with a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Due to allergies and regulations, students must apply their own sunscreen and they may not share sunscreen with other students.
Sack lunches will be provided, though students may bring their own.
Families may only attend Field Day if they have signed up and been selected as a volunteer via the Google Form on ClassDojo or Facebook.
We look forward to a fantastic finish to the school year! Go Bullpups!
First, a reminder that there is no school this coming Tuesday, May 19th, due to Election Day.
We are so excited to celebrate our students during our End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremonies in the gym.
Monday, May 18, 2026
2nd Grade 8:00-8:45
1st Grade 9:30-10:15
Kindergarten 12:45-1:30
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
3rd Grade 8:00-8:45
4th Grade 9:30-10:15
5th Grade 12:45-1:30
Each guest must provide a valid ID and check in at the main office. You may pre-register by calling or stopping by the front office. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure you are checked in before the event begins.
Next, get ready for Field Day on Thursday, May 21st! This year is a 'Color War,' and we want every student to represent their grade level:
Kindergarten: Orange
1st Grade: Purple
2nd Grade: Teal
3rd Grade: Yellow
4th Grade: Red
5th Grade: Green
A few Field Day reminders from Coach:
There is no concession stand this year, but students may bring snacks from home. Due to allergies, students may not share snacks.
Snow Cone forms and $2 payments are due this Friday, May 15th.
Please send your child with a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Due to allergies and regulations, students must apply their own sunscreen and they may not share sunscreen with other students.
Sack lunches will be provided, though students may bring their own.
Families may only attend Field Day if they have signed up and been selected as a volunteer via the Google Form on ClassDojo or Facebook.
We look forward to a fantastic finish to the school year! Go Bullpups!
Help Shape the Future of New Highland Elementary!
🐾We are looking for a dedicated parent to join our School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council for the 2026-2028 term. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct voice in our school’s leadership and success.
🗓️ Important Dates:
Nominations Close: Thursday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m..
Meet the Nominees: Families will be notified of candidates on Friday, May 15.
Election Days: Cast your vote on Monday, May 18 or Wednesday, May 20 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m..
🤝 Volunteers Needed!
We also need parents (who are not running for office) to help us run a fair and smooth election. Volunteers will assist with recording nominations, communicating the list of nominees, and staffing the ballot table. If you can help, please contact the office by Wednesday, May 13.
✅ Who Can Serve?
Parents, step-parents, foster parents, or legal guardians of students who will be enrolled at New Highland during the term of office are eligible. Please note that certain district employees and school board members/spouses are ineligible to serve.
Interested? Complete the nomination form that was sent home today or pick up a nomination form at the front office. Call us at (270) 737-6612 for more details.
Families,
We will kick off the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) on May 4-15, 2026. It is very important that students are present and arrive on time each day of testing. If a student is absent, they will be required to complete makeup testing, which may result in missing planned field trips or other fun classroom activities. 3rd Grade will test May 4-5, 4th Grade will test May 6-8, and 5th Grade will test May 11-14. Thank you for your support in helping your child be prepared and ready to do their best!
We will kick off the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) on May 4-15, 2026. It is very important that students are present and arrive on time each day of testing. If a student is absent, they will be required to complete makeup testing, which may result in missing planned field trips or other fun classroom activities. 3rd Grade will test May 4-5, 4th Grade will test May 6-8, and 5th Grade will test May 11-14. Thank you for your support in helping your child be prepared and ready to do their best!
The journey to success starts at the bus stop! 🚌✨
Today we celebrate our incredible drivers, monitors, and transportation team. From the first pickup to the final bell, they keep our students safe, on time, and cared for.
Thank you for going the extra mile! 💛
#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Today we celebrate our incredible drivers, monitors, and transportation team. From the first pickup to the final bell, they keep our students safe, on time, and cared for.
Thank you for going the extra mile! 💛
#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Families,
We will kick off the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) on May 4-15, 2026. It is very important that students are present and arrive on time each day of testing. If a student is absent, they will be required to complete makeup testing, which may result in missing planned field trips or other fun classroom activities. Thank you for your support in helping your child be prepared and ready to do their best!
We will kick off the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) on May 4-15, 2026. It is very important that students are present and arrive on time each day of testing. If a student is absent, they will be required to complete makeup testing, which may result in missing planned field trips or other fun classroom activities. Thank you for your support in helping your child be prepared and ready to do their best!
